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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.82, 5,537.79 and 2,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.82, 5,537.79 and 2,244.54 is: 3,097.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.82 : 5,537.79 = 2,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.82/5,537.79 = 2,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.82x = 5,537.79 × 2,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.82x = 12,429,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429,791.17/4,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.52

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